France vs Ireland: Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional
France
36.7
in 2026
Ireland
35.4
in 2026
France rank
25th
Ireland rank
28th
Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional over time
- France
- Ireland
How they compare
France currently reports 36.7 against 35.4 in Ireland, a difference of 1.3.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 29 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Ireland ahead.
France ranks 25th and Ireland ranks 28th of 35 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 3 and Ireland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.75 | 38.45 | 0.7 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 37.66 | 36.7 | 0.96 | France |
| 2010s | 37.48 | 35.66 | 1.82 | France |
| 2020s | 36.93 | 35.67 | 1.26 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional, France or Ireland?
- France, at 36.7 against 35.4 in Ireland as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional between France and Ireland?
- 1.3, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Ireland?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2026.
- How do France and Ireland rank globally for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional?
- France ranks 25th and Ireland ranks 28th of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional status, full-time/part-time employment and occupation - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.